BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK, MAY 7 - 13
NY Times; May, 2000
In 1915, the American Humane Association established the country's first
national week for animals--Be Kind to Animals Week. The nation's first Be
Kind to Animals Week was orchestrated by 43 state committees armed with
three goals:
- to encourage spreading the message about kindness to animals by observing
Humane Sunday (the Sunday launching the first Be Kind to Animals Week),
- to reach children with the message of being humane by visiting schools,
- to publicize the good works of the nation's humane societies.
Today, the AHA vision of Be Kind to Animals Week still holds true. On May
7-13, 2000, thousands of animal protection and sheltering agencies across
the country will honor BKAW's 85-year-old message of being kind to animals
by hosting special events, talking to the media, and educating people on the
humane treatment of animals. Recognized officially by the 103rd Congress, it
is now the oldest week of its kind in the nation, and it continues to remind us
of the debt humankind owes to the other animals of the earth.
SUPERSHELTIES *BIG* MAY NEWS
From the home of Chamonix McDuff
On May 30, 2000 our Chamonix will turn *five* years old! We aren't telling just
yet what her birthday presents will be, but be assured there will be a major
celebration befitting our princess! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAMONIX !!
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